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Eastern Effects Grips the Opportunity to Support Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme
We were thrilled to be tapped for Wes Anderson’s latest film, The Phoenician Scheme! This time, we collaborated with our friends at FX WRX by providing grip and electric for the project’s miniature scenes. The film features an incredible cast, including Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Michael Cera, and Scarlett Johansson,…
Read MoreBroadway Royalty Brings Musical Magic to Our Brooklyn Stage with “10036”
We’re excited to announce the latest pilot shot at Eastern Effects! “10036”, directed and written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Alex Dinelaris, known for his work on Birdman, and co-created by and starring actor Steven Pasquale. It was both a joy and an honor for Eastern Effects to house Lexicon’s production in our Brooklyn stages and…
Read MoreAdam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions at Eastern Effects’ Suite 120
We recently announced that Eastern Effects opened Suite 120, a multi-use stage adjacent to our 48,000 sq ft stage in Kearny. Spotlighted in Stagerunner, Suite 120 has already hosted two feature film LED stage productions, including such talent as Steve Buscemi, Stephanie Beatriz from Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Sunny Sandler in the Happy Madison Production, Don’t…
Read MoreBe Electric Studios Partners with Eastern Effects on New LED Volume Stage in Kearny, NJ
Be Electric Studios Partners with Eastern Effects on New LED Volume Stage in Kearny, NJ New Jersey’s tax incentives and proximity to NYC position the new facility as a major draw for virtual production. Be Electric Studios has expanded its virtual production footprint with the launch of a new LED volume stage at Suite 120,…
Read MoreMulti-Use 12,000 Square Foot Stage Now Available at Eastern Effects’ 10 Basin Studios
We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our New Jersey studio footprint with the opening of Suite 120 — our new multi-use 12,000 square foot stage facility, conveniently located next to and within the same building of our existing 47,000 square foot space in Kearny, NJ! Nearly 60,000 square feet of a full-service facility now…
Read MoreCelebrating More than 25 Years of Eastern Effects and Our Commitment to the Community
Last Thursday, the crew at Eastern Effects, including founders Scott Levy and Chris Hayes, gathered at Brooklyn Workforce Innovations’ 25th Anniversary celebration to honor our milestone of over 25 years in the Film & TV industry. The event also celebrated BWI’s 25 years of dedication to supporting underserved communities in NYC through workforce development programs,…
Read MoreVariety: Tariffs, Soundstage Expansion, and Federal Tax Incentives
In a recent interview with Variety’s Stuart Miller discussing the resurgence of Film & TV production in New Jersey, our founder and president, Scott Levy, remarked on the state’s significant progress. “Jon and his staff have been doing a bang-up job,” he stated, highlighting the efforts of NJ Film Commissioner Jon Crowley in revitalizing the…
Read MoreCelebrating Connections and Collaborations at NAB and NJ Film Expo
What a whirlwind welcome back at NAB and the inaugural NJ Film Expo! It was fantastic to reconnect with old friends and make new ones while collaborating with our long-term vendors and partners. These events allowed us to announce our partnership with Creamsource, reignite our location lighting business, and showcase current productions at our 10…
Read MoreAs Featured in Variety: Exciting Developments in New Jersey’s Film Industry
Eastern Effects is making waves in New Jersey’s burgeoning film and television landscape! Since the launch of the New Jersey Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Program in late 2018, the state has seen an impressive boom in soundstage construction, attracting numerous productions that previously struggled to find space in New York. Interviewed…
Read MoreNew Jersey Native, Harlan Coben, Shoots Shelter at Eastern Effects in Kearny
As winter settles in, it’s the perfect time to cozy up and binge-watch some captivating series! While you might be enjoying Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once on Netflix, we want to draw your attention to another thrilling show that’s currently streaming on Amazon: Shelter. The first in a trilogy of the young adult family series by…
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